Welcome to Michigan State University's Academic Governance

The Michigan State University Academic Governance was established in 1955. The Interim Secretary for Academic Governance is Professor John W. Powell. Professor Powell is an ex-officio member of University Council, Faculty Senate, The Steering Committee and Academic Congress. He serves those bodies as Secretary and Parliamentarian. Professor Powell meets with the University Committee on Academic Governance working with that committee to review and interpret the University Bylaws for Academic Governance. This Web site features many informational resources, including meeting dates, agendas, minutes, committees and memberships.